tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post5219158656459173048..comments2024-03-27T04:34:25.542-04:00Comments on Miki's Hope: You Vs. The Cost Of LivingMikiHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07640367299991736503noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-16239740015564654922013-06-30T20:33:19.883-04:002013-06-30T20:33:19.883-04:00Great tips! Also it's wise to hold onto a cred...Great tips! Also it's wise to hold onto a credit card no matter how wary you are of them to improve your credit score. As long as you use them responsibly, credit cards can be a great asset to your financial stability.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16097544355588552771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-38166902613342698852013-06-06T18:55:39.818-04:002013-06-06T18:55:39.818-04:00I think these are very important points. If my hus...I think these are very important points. If my husband gets a raise that usually means we just move up a tax bracket and pay more so we don't ever see it. Prices are rising so I have to budget very carefully. Melinda Dunnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08900238012895004314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-70501883226874329812013-01-02T06:41:38.232-05:002013-01-02T06:41:38.232-05:00Those are great tips! Thanks for sharing!Those are great tips! Thanks for sharing!TerinAleahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01001417376192225598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-14725401147234280882013-01-01T18:49:02.286-05:002013-01-01T18:49:02.286-05:00We find that we are going to have to live more fru...We find that we are going to have to live more frugal than ever. I have noticed that food prices have been going up, and that it is straining our food budget. I plan my menus out for the week beginning on Wednesday and correspond them to what is on sale at the grocery store.Danielle Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10306674300367273732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-1425917173839337072013-01-01T07:54:49.716-05:002013-01-01T07:54:49.716-05:00We need to work on a budget. Thanks for the tips ...We need to work on a budget. Thanks for the tips and remindersMudpiesandtiarashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08735548215115441253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-3090818750772493792012-12-30T15:08:24.118-05:002012-12-30T15:08:24.118-05:00I know you might not like having to pay high price...I know you might not like having to pay high prices for things, but like my dad says "If you want nice things then that's just something that you have to do."Travis Michealshttp://go110percent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-86888884722392651272012-12-30T14:44:13.522-05:002012-12-30T14:44:13.522-05:00This time is of year is hard for most families. I...This time is of year is hard for most families. If you are anything like us, it takes a couple months to dig ourself out of the Christmas Debt. This post was very helpfulBlogWithDadhttp://www.blogwithdad.com/2012/11/10/childrens-allowance-or-not/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-20966292917298623442012-12-30T14:41:12.966-05:002012-12-30T14:41:12.966-05:00Getting a handle on your credit is very important....Getting a handle on your credit is very important. Very nice post.<br /><br />MichaelFollowMyInvestmentshttp://www.followmyinvestments.com/2012/09/16/getting-your-credit-right/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-89417319280846472922012-12-30T14:38:43.787-05:002012-12-30T14:38:43.787-05:00 I have seen a lot of people thrive with the Dave ... I have seen a lot of people thrive with the Dave Ramsey financial plan. I have not fully dived into it and have no connection to them beyond observation but I think it has it right about ditching credit cards. Kimberly Stormshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344125839922748237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-1897673931753524382012-12-30T14:07:16.432-05:002012-12-30T14:07:16.432-05:00Great advice and definitely worth trying any one o...Great advice and definitely worth trying any one of the suggestions to make progress little by little toward a better financial future. jenny at dapperhousehttp://www.jennyatdapperhouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-2035209080229207492012-12-30T13:40:26.351-05:002012-12-30T13:40:26.351-05:00Credit cards....yes I have them:) I don't lik...Credit cards....yes I have them:) I don't like to carry cash, so I carry plastic and love to use the best cards for the best cash back deals:)<br /><br />Bobbie AnneMom Bloghttp://www.blogwithmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-19424964079694615482012-12-29T23:46:28.533-05:002012-12-29T23:46:28.533-05:00This is a wonderful post. Thank youThis is a wonderful post. Thank youKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10200607024704379797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-19820054572634400242012-12-29T18:12:01.280-05:002012-12-29T18:12:01.280-05:00great info :) living these days are very hard. Maj...great info :) living these days are very hard. Majority of people are living paycheck to paycheck and yes CC's are helpful somehow but if not controlled it can damage the entire family too.jheylohttp://www.beautyisintheeyeoftheb.com/?p=4050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-56349932111101658862012-12-29T17:23:37.978-05:002012-12-29T17:23:37.978-05:00We don't have any rewards credit cards right n...We don't have any rewards credit cards right now, but the next time we get a new card we'll be sure it has rewards. These are great tips and we like to buy in bulk when we can, it really is a money saver.Tesa @ 2 Wired 2 Tiredhttp://www.2wired2tired.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-68442132474562432852012-12-29T16:57:08.323-05:002012-12-29T16:57:08.323-05:00I am debt free and LOVE IT! Even my house is paid...I am debt free and LOVE IT! Even my house is paid off due to an inheritance from my husbands grandparents. I never ever want to acquire a debt again... its such a relief not having it. These are great tips!Amanda @ Survival Guide by The Working Momhttp://guideformoms.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-20234416823871627972012-12-29T16:45:26.944-05:002012-12-29T16:45:26.944-05:00We use a lot of payments with credit cards but we ...We use a lot of payments with credit cards but we are very good at paying off the debts. These are some great tips!LOVE MELISSA:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17817113883788123693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-78628971217839066392012-12-29T13:22:12.703-05:002012-12-29T13:22:12.703-05:00Paying off and making goals now for 2013. Love to ...Paying off and making goals now for 2013. Love to start a new year!!Happy Gardening, Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245406773729017066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-44646940668960431302012-12-29T12:53:16.953-05:002012-12-29T12:53:16.953-05:00Great tips. So many people don't want to give ...Great tips. So many people don't want to give up living the "good life" and don't know how to cut back. We looked at our living expenses a few years back because we knew the husband was going to be losing his job and thought "what isn't needed?" We don't have cable, or a landline phone. That alone cut down about $200 from our monthly living costs. Then we got a different cell phone plan that is more tailored to our needs; which is saving us another $40/month. There are ways to cut down the cost of living without giving up a LOT. We still watch TV shows, just one day later on the internet. We use a VoIP device without monthly costs for a home phone line for the kids to use. no taxes, no long distance fees. No time limits. And we still have cell phones. So we still get to have all the enjoyment, but through a little creative planning we are saving a lot of money. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749906092285024917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-58721227687397174252012-12-29T08:57:16.056-05:002012-12-29T08:57:16.056-05:00I have been through a year of financial recovery a...I have been through a year of financial recovery after divorcing a financially irresponsible man - I have years of work to fully recover ahead of me, but I know it can be done. I have a budget and I stick to it - bottom line! Great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03318629828811246827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-80924874688909397642012-12-29T08:44:16.939-05:002012-12-29T08:44:16.939-05:00Very helpful tips. I am doing my best to be debt-f...Very helpful tips. I am doing my best to be debt-free by the end of 2013, it will be difficult but, I think at this point it is necessary. Kelly R.http://momisblessed.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-83690381238070847712012-12-29T08:23:00.606-05:002012-12-29T08:23:00.606-05:00yes on the and on the news this morning they said ...yes on the and on the news this morning they said milk will go up double because of the drought so the grains a few which will double therefore dairy products will go up because these animals eat the grains. They said expect everything to go up in 2013. I am going to evaluate somethings like making my own bread, etc.<br />Mama to 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/05540239844969629644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-45160506389703193442012-12-29T01:54:27.751-05:002012-12-29T01:54:27.751-05:00I like having debit cards, too, as opposed to cred...I like having debit cards, too, as opposed to credit cards. You sort of "feel" like you have a credit card, but you don't have to worry about the bill later. :)<br /><br />DawnCheap Is The *New* Classyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06141542822482280010noreply@blogger.com